barbecue

²barbecue

noun

Definition of BARBECUE

1

a : a large animal (as a steer) roasted whole or split over an open fire or a fire in a pit b : barbecued food <eat barbecue>

2

: a social gathering especially in the open air at which barbecued food is eaten

3

: an often portable fireplace over which meat and fish are roasted

Variants of BARBECUE

barbecue also bar·be·que

Examples of BARBECUE

1. grill a steak on the barbecue
2. We plan to have a barbecue for the whole family.
3. She invited us over for some beer and barbecue.

Origin of BARBECUE

American Spanish barbacoa framework for supporting meat over a fire, probably from Taino

First Known Use: 1709

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel